Free radicals can wreak havoc on your skin every day. You expose yourself to them constantly, whether you simply step outside or you don’t follow a healthy diet.

Everyday abuse includes exposure to:

Sun

Pollution

Temperature shifts

Stress

Changes to metabolism

Negative emotions

Alcohol

Cigarette smoke

It’s up to you to take steps to reduce the aging effects of free radicals on your skin. Avoiding all of these things is sometimes not possible. Pollution, for example, is a worldwide issue that you won’t be able to solve today or tomorrow. But there are a few simple things you can do to fight free radical damage. Just what are free radicals, exactly? Read on.

In this article, you will learn about:

Free radicals: what they are, how they will age your skin, and how to fight their effects

The effects of antioxidants in combatting and preventing free radical damage

How Citrus Facial Wash with Vitamin C Ester can help your skin look and feel its healthiest

Free Radicals

Byproducts used by the body when oxygen stores are depleted, free radicals are caused by a number of internal and external factors. The effects of your external and internal environment can be detrimental not only for your skin, but for the rest of your body.

Have you ever cut an apple in half and left it out on the counter for a few days? Its white flesh turns brown, and eventually the apple dries out. This is oxidation.

Like an apple, the body’s cells lose their oxygen, and skin becomes weak and damaged, losing its suppleness and tone. Also as a result of oxidation, hair loses its luster, and nails become brittle and weak.

Preventing Free Radical Damage

There are some simple rules you can follow to prevent free radical damage:

Wear sunscreen every day: A tan is no longer a symbol of health. Sun exposure can lead to serious diseases, such as skin cancer.

Avoid stress: Deep breathing, yoga, meditation or a cup of tea, whatever helps you relax and unwind will help your skin stay young.